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Geoff called to Army Chaplaincy


Even If you have not been in Church recently you may have heard that I’m leaving Parish Ministry to become a Regular Army Chaplain.

In some ways, this has been a very easy decision to make,given how suited most people think I am for the task; however,it was a real wrench to take the step of moving on and then telling everyone about it. I had been quietly dreading breaking the news. The word “bombshell” was perhaps the most common one as people left at the end of the service but there seems to have been very little real surprise at the reason for me going.

All I can say is a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who has made my time at St. Mungo’s so enriching. The very fact that I’m saddened to go (despite knowing that it is what I must do to remain faithful to the ministry I’m called to) speaks volumes for you as individuals and as a Church.

Despite the sadness now, I believe that St. Mungo’s has the opportunity to move forward as a vibrant faith community;hopefully with a minister at least 15 years younger than me. We have changed and grown in the last couple of years, I trust that is only the start of something God-honouring and great.

My prayers and best wishes,

Geoff
April 2012

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Penicuik: St. Mungo's Parish Church (Church of Scotland). Scottish Charity No SC005838